Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is hosting a free one hour community Zumba class on Saturday April 24th from 10:30-11:30am in our Linnemann Family Lobby.
We are located on the corner of 12th and Elm in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. The class is capped at 15 participants to allow proper social distancing. If you are interested please sign up here!
*Masks and social distancing are required at all times in our facility.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts will be presenting a live, outdoor concert on April 22 and 23 at the P&G Pavilion at Yeatman’s Cove.
The NKU Philharmonic Orchestra and NKU Choirs will perform an uplifting outdoor concert, featuring the music of John Williams, the Wailin’ Jennys, and more. Performers include two “on the rise” student artists and winners of the 2021 NKU Philharmonic Concerto Competition, Maddie Pittman on the violin and James Tober on the clarinet.
“As a result of this pandemic, we have been given a renewed perspective of the importance of the arts, specifically the importance of making music together and sharing live music with an audience” said Katie Barton, Director of Choral Studies. “This concert, ‘One Voice,’ is our demonstration to one another and the community that our music-making can persevere through a pandemic, and that, with one voice, we will continue to create, perform, and inspire.”
“Virtual learning in a pandemic is not an excuse to stop. It’s an opportunity to get creative, do things in a new way, and to adapt. We’re dedicated to continuing music. A significant dedication was required to make opportunities work that are both safe and done with excellence” said Amy Gillingham Culligan, Director of Orchestras. “This concert is something to celebrate. It is a testament to the resilience of our students and our artform.”
As safety is a top concern, all musicians will be masked, even utilizing special custom masks for the woodwind and brass players. Audience members will be required to wear masks and all will be socially distanced both on-stage and off. These protocols are in place to ensure that this is a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. It is advised to bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.
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SHE’S CRAZY: MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER MYTHS is a musical theater edu-tainment show that educates, uplifts, and inspires audiences to rethink the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. Topics addressed include depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, PTSD, and suicide.
SHE’S CRAZY takes a very unique approach to these very relevant topics. Through humor, personal stories and songs, the three performers of SHE’S CRAZY have brought healing and hope to audiences since 2015.
In honor of May Mental Health month, Footlighters is honored to play host to Sherry, Cathy, and Erin as they bring laughter and education to the serious discussion of mental illness. Please feel free to make a donation to help us continue to provide world class entertainment to the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
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Cast members Sophie Christian & Emma Dalton. Photo courtesy of Mikki Schaffner Photography
Cincinnati, OH- As spring begins to arrive, the Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department presents an original, nature-inspired devised play: TO THE MEADOW AND BACK AGAIN.
TO THE MEADOW AND BACK AGAIN is being produced and filmed in the Walnut Hills High School Rick Steiner Black Box Theater, and the recording will be available to the public for On Demand Streaming. Actors and crew are masked, and are following strict COVID-19 guidelines while filming.
“This is an original show composed both from established text and original writing from our cast of actors,” says director Helen Raymond-Goers. “We’ve pieced together all of these writings into characters that all share a common bond or theme to make a unique storytelling experience that is different from plays you may have seen before.”
On Demand Streaming begins April 22 and runs through May 1. Streaming Passes are $10 for an individual and $20 for a family. No live audience will be permitted for performances. Passes can be purchased through the Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Website: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets.
This production and the entire WHHS Theatre 2020-2021 season is graciously sponsored by the Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund.
Cast member Wolf Singer. Photo courtesy of Mikki Schaffner Photography.
About the show:
How do you know when it is time to grow up? Does it happen all at once, like a flash? Or does it come on slowly, like a sunrise? What happens when your friends don’t come along or leave you behind? Explore these questions and more with the cast of To the Meadow and Back Again, Based on the works of authors across place and time, including inspiration from Shel Silverstein, William Blake, William Shakespeare, David Sedaris, and more, Walnut Hills Students have created a piece that explores questions of aging, shared humanity, and our place in the universe.
Featuring cast members Kenner Bailey, Nate Caudill, Sophie Christian, Owen Cummings, Emma Dalton, Tess Fightmaster, Alejandra Frecker, Megan Graeler, Emma Herzig, Joanna Lin, Allison Robertson, Loretta Rubin, Wolf Singer, and Emma Smith.
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Popular Demand for Jazz Extends Memorial Hall Lineup &
Inspires Encore Summer Series at Washington Park
CINCINNATI, OH – Twenty new jazz concerts are on tap in Over-the-Rhine as live performing arts continue to gain footing.
Since January, Memorial Hall has provided safe, socially distant live jazz experiences on Monday nights for both in-person and livestreaming audiences. Responding to popular demand, 3CDC has extended that program in the historic venue, and is launching a 17-show series at Washington Park. The result: eight consecutive months of weekly jazz programming in Over-the-Rhine’s arts corridor in 2021, featuring the finest local and regional jazz talent.
JAZZ AT THE MEMO EXTENDED:
Jazz at the Memo is adding three performances to its winter 2021 roster:
Shades of Blue, featuring The Duo Tachoir
Monday, April 12, 2021, 7 p.m.
Internationally demanded vibraphone / piano collaboration The Duo Tachoir debuts selections from their brand-new album, Shades of Blue. Veterans of jazz festivals including Montreaux, Northsea, Montreal, Pittsburgh and more, Nashville-based Duo Tachoir offers their first Cincinnati performance in recent memory. Featuring Marlene Tachoir (piano, voice) Jerry Tachoir (vibraphone).
Soulful Songs of Love with the Dixie Karas Quartet
Monday, April 19, 2021, 7 p.m.
One of the Queen City’s best-loved divas, Dixie Karas brings lends her powerhouse vocals to an evening of treasured love songs from every generation. A full-time music professional, Dixie effortlessly leaps from soothing melodies to fierce soulful deliveries, her commanding presence connecting with listeners in a way that makes them a part of the magic. Featuring Dixie Karas (vocals), Ted Karas (guitar), Aaron Jacobs (bass), John Taylor (drums).
Brasilia Plays Jobim
Monday, April 26, 2021, 7 p.m.
Brasilia is a Cincinnati based band that fuses the improvisational influences of American jazz with the wide pallet of Brazilian musical styles, featuring an all CCM Jazz faculty lineup. For this concert they feature the music of Brazil’s most internationally celebrated composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Featuring Phil DeGreg (piano), Kim Pensyl (trumpet), Rusty Burge (vibraphone), Aaron Jacobs (bass) and John Taylor (drums).
All Jazz at the Memo performances are 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Hall (1225 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine). Tickets are $8 ($6 for students) and may be purchased online (MemorialHallOTR.com) or over the phone (513.977, 8037; Mo – Th, 1-6 p.m.). Cash bar available. Complimentary wine tastings for all Jazz at the Memo performances will be provided by Over-The-Rhine’s own Revel OTR Urban Winery.
WASHINGTON PARK SERIES ANNOUNCED:
Washington Park announces its Jazz In The Park series, presented by GBBN and the Segoe Foundation, taking place Monday nights May 3 through August 30, 2021 (excluding Memorial Day). A complete lineup can be found at WashingtonPark.org.
Jazz in the Park 2021 is the series’ sophomore effort, having launched in 2020 to provide safe entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a lineup transferred from Memorial Hall (which remained closed for much of last summer), the 2020 offerings were a big hit for music lovers and Over-the-Rhine residents.
All Jazz in the Park performances are 6-9 p.m. at The Porch, presented by PPG Paints, in Washington Park and are free and open to the public, though space may be limited. No reservations required. Cash bar available. Jazz in the Park is programmed in collaboration with Jazz at the Memo.
COVID-19 INFORMATION:
Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall is committed to keeping patrons and performers safe through the following measures:
To learn more, visit MemorialHallOTR.com/jazz.
Washington Park
Due to health concerns posed by COVID-19 we are taking extra precautionary measures at The Porch in addition to our standard operating procedures regarding sanitation, including:
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About Memorial Hall: Memorial Hall, managed and programmed by 3CDC, is conveniently located in the heart of the revitalized arts district of Over-the-Rhine. This exquisite venue overlooks Washington Park, and is adjacent to Music Hall in addition to being down the street from both the School for Creative and Performing Arts and soon-to-be completed new home of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Designed by Samuel Hannaford, the hall features marble staircases adorned with intricate wrought iron that lead to the 550-seat proscenium theater, dubbed the Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater. Exceptional acoustics, decorative murals and Tiffany chandeliers enhance this historic theater. Memorial Hall offers an elegant setting for performances and unique spaces for social and business events.
About 3CDC: 3CDC is a private, non-profit, real estate development and finance organization focused on revitalizing Cincinnati’s urban core in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati corporate community. 3CDC’s work is specifically focused on the Central Business District and in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. 3CDC also manages The Cincinnati Equity Fund (CEF) and the Cincinnati New Markets Fund (CNMF). These investment funds play an important role by providing needed financial capital to 3CDC’s development projects. For more information, visit http://www.3cdc.org.
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